On September 22, 2021, at approximately 6:00 a.m., police were dispatched to Carlisle Street west of Ewing
Street for a report of a single motor vehicle collision. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Carlisle Street,
where it struck a hydro pole.
As a result of police investigation, the driver was arrested for operation while impaired.
Jason Ivany, a 43-year-old Cobourg resident, was charged with the following offences
Operation while impaired by alcohol or drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
Dangerous operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act
Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance contrary to section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances
Act
Have Care and Control of Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available Contrary to Section 12(1) of
the Cannabis Act
Novice Driver – Presence of Drug contrary to section 44.2(4) of the Highway Traffic Act
The accused was released from custody on an undertaking and summons’ with a future court date.
Cobourg Police encourage the public to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911. Impaired driving is
the #1 criminal cause of death in Canada and, yet, every impaired driving crash is preventable. By calling 911
and reporting suspected impaired drivers to police, everyone can play a role in keeping our roads and
waterways safe and in reducing impaired driving crashes, deaths and injuries.
Always plan for a safe way to get home by calling a friend, a relative, a cab, or by designating a sober driver.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
